CLUB NOTES
Post date: Feb 28, 2011 9:12:36 PM
YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUB NOTES 27th February 2011
Club Spin – 27th February
A big change from last weeks weather when the sun rose to great a healthy 18 members of Youghal C.C. lining up at Moby Dicks for our weekly club spin. As is now usual, we split up in to two groups of 14 and 4 and departed at 9.00am and 9.10am respectively.
The first group of 14 headed for Youghal Bridge and then Knockanore where everyone was well warmed up after the climb. Dropping from there down to Campfire Bridge and then the back road to Tallow where we all gave a big wave to the Secretaries home place as we quickly spun by. From Tallow we took the Conna road but took a sharp left at Curraghglass for the long climb up to the Midleton road. Riding steady as a group, with the exception of Fabian and Tom, we re-grouped at the top for the slog to Dungourney and then the fast decent into Midleton where we stopped for the coffee. Suitably refueled and with Anthony first finished his tea for a change, we struck off again through the town for the journey home. With the wind on our backs the big rings were engaged for the high, but steady tempo on the main road back to Youghal via Castlemartyr and Killeagh. All was going well of course until someone suggested a quick diversion up Boreen Nora and it was Marty and John, a.k.a. Fabian, who took the plaudits at the top. We regrouped and road steady back into town for 12.30pm with a good 90km completed at an average speed of 28km/hr. Nice spin lads!
The second main group of 4 headed West to Killeagh where they stopped at Marks place for a quick mechanical change. Ready for road again, they took on a club favorite spin by diverting down to Ballymacoda and climbing over to Garryvoe. From there they headed for Shanagarry and Cloyne before making there way onto Rostellen and then taking into the scenic route around East Ferry. Views enjoyed the made there way through Ballinacurra before stopping in Midleton for their cup of Coffee. Break time over, they also hit the main road to Youghal via Castlemartyr and Killeagh before grinding it up the by-pass and back into town for 1.00pm with an enjoyable 80km completed at an average speed of 25km/hr.
The third and final group of 5 also gathered at Moby Dicks last Sunday morning at 10.00am for their weekly run. They covered a sheltered route around East Cork taking in Ballymacoda, Ladysbridge, and Castlemartyr for the coffee stop, Killeagh and back to Youghal for 12.30pm with a challenging 40km loop completed. Good to see two new cyclists out on the road with this group.
Lacey Cup, Tralee, Co. Kerry
The club was well represented last Sunday in Tralee for the first race of the season when Brain Sanders and Eoin Whyte traveled to take part in the Annual Lacey Cup. A 75km rolling route around Kerry took in two climbs at Gleann a Gealt and Sliabh Mish. Approximately 120 riders took to the start line with the race being won by Sean Lacey for the third time in succession from the Cork club, The Edge. Both Eoin and Brain made the selection over the last climb of the day and came home in the main group for the mass sprint for 15th and 30th position. Well done boys.
Club Monthly Meeting
Our Second of the years Club Monthly Meeting will take place this Wednesday, the 2nd of March, at the Holy Family Church, Youghal at 8.00pm. All club members are asked to attend with some membership fees still outstanding. All club members are asked to attend and in particular, anyone doing the Mizen to Malin head cycle. New members are as always welcome to attend.
Ring Of Kerry 2011
This years Ring Of Kerry Cycle takes place on Saturday 2nd July. It is intended that a large group from the club will be traveling to Killarney this year to participate in same and the club is currently arranging accommodation for the night before the event. Anyone looking to be included in this group booking is asked to confirm there place at this Wednesday’s Club meeting as accommodation is usually booked out in Killarney for the event very each year. Details and costing’s of the accommodation will be given out at the club meeting.
Weekend Spins.
As you are all well aware by now, there is a weekly spin every Sunday morning at 9.00 am sharp leaving from Moby Dicks Pub by the Clock Gate and covers on average between 80 to 100km. A second group also departs at 9.00am for a 3 - 4 hour spin, and covers a 70 to 90km distance. A third group also goes on a weekly spin every Sunday morning at 10.00am sharp leaving from Moby Dicks Pub by the Clock Gate. This spin which runs on various routes every week usually takes around 3 hours to complete and covers on average between 30 to 40km. The pace is again very comfortable. This is an ideal group for anyone interested in taking up the sport. New members or visitors to the area are always welcome. If you have any questions about the club or attending one of our weekend spins, please contact our Club Secretary Jonathan at 086-8563292 for details. See you all Sunday Morning !!. Until next week, safe cycling !!.